Japan

This is my favourite category. Explore 26 prefectures of Japan with me… there are 21 more to go.

Dirty side of Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto

February 27, 2017 in Japan, Kansai, Travel 267 comments

Kyoto, touristic mega town! And this shrine draws even more people. While I work on my blog admin, I realised that I haven’t written anything about Kyoto besides my maiko experience. This place is so well covered anyways. How about I just talk about the dirty stuff.

Introducing… Marimo, Japan

February 20, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan 55 comments

These cuddly, fluffy things are real and all naturally found in Akan Lake of Hokkaido, Japan! They looked soooo squishy 😀 They’re alive! Well, a spiritual moss ball?

Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train, Japan

February 16, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan, Travel 6 comments

This is a JR seasonal train. It only operates in July to September. Book in advance is essential.

My favourite hotel chain in Japan

February 9, 2017 in Japan, Travel 9 comments

I have passed my 50th post on Japan, but still has not written anything about my favourite business hotel chain. My #1 is Super Hotel, business hotel chain. Many branches have mini-onsens and are located near the train stations. Double bed rooms starts at JPY5,500! They have special rates for […]

Aoshima Shrine 青島神社, Japan

January 27, 2017 in Japan, Kyushu, Travel 17 comments

This shrine is in the middle of a tropical forest with a sea view! Located in the middle of Devil’s washboard in Miyazaki, Japan

Where to find cranes in Japan?

January 18, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan, Travel 7,345 comments

Red crown crane (tsuru 鶴) has been one of my favourite animal to watch. They’re such graceful creatures. These birds do roam around all over Japan, but the easiest stop will be Kushiro. Kushiro is a small town to the east of Hokkaido. No fast train from major towns, 4.5 hours […]